SMS URL Shortener and Short Links

Introduction

SMS messages have a limited length, so you want to save characters!

TNZ's SMS service has a built-in automated URL Shortener.

Why use TNZ's URL Shortener?

A couple of benefits:

• It's free to use
• It's built into the TNZ service - no external system needed!
• It uses tnz.nz links, or use your own short domain for an additional fee
• It uses unique links per mobile number so you can track who opens which links, when, and on which device, all from within the TNZ Dashboard

You can send a maximum of 9 links per message.

How to send short links using TNZ's URL Shortener

Dashboard

When using the Dashboard, the Link tool can be found under Send SMS | Add Commands | [[Link]]

APIs & Email-to-SMS

Simply insert the Link command into the SMS message.

You send:

The mobile receives:

How to track clicks and opens

From the TNZ Dashboard, select View Messages | Message Link Tracking to see link reports.